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Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 2, 2019

Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 7-13 and World Mental Health Day is Oct. 10, but at Frontier Behavioral Health we celebrate every day because we believe in recovery. Wear a green ribbon this month and learn about mental illness...

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World Suicide Prevention Day Sep 10, 2019

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between ages 10 and 24, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That is much higher than the general population where it is the 10th leading...

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Looking For Answers: What We Know About Mass Shootings Aug 6, 2019

Studies show that a relatively small percentage of violent crimes are perpetrated by people with diagnosed mental health issues and that gun access - not mental health symptoms - is the primary predictor of firearm violence. "It's really just scapegoating...

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Oregon Students Can Take 'Mental Health Days' Jul 23, 2019

Oregon will allow students to take 'mental health days' just as they would sick days, expanding the reasons for excused school absences to include mental or behavioral health under a new law that experts say is one of the first...

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Man's Best Friend May 21, 2019

Whether you like dogs, cats or some other creature, the company of animals - whether as pets or service animals - can have a profound impact on a person's quality of life and ability to recover from illnesses.Did you know:Nearly...

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Work-Life Balance May 14, 2019

Work allows you to provide for yourself and your family while also serving a purpose in the community, but when it takes over your life, it can negatively affect your health.Here are some results from Mental Health America's latest Work...

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